GUIDE Enrolled Patients
CMS GUIDE Program + UNT Health Clinical Practice Group
UNT Health Caregiver Resources
Caregiver Access to Resources, Education & Support (Dementia CARES)
When: Wednesdays, April 1 - May 6, 2026.
Time: 10:30-11:30 (morning) or 4:00-5:00 (afternoon)
This is a FREE 6-week caregiver education and support program for those caring for someone with dementia. Each week of the program focuses on a different topic, including:
- Behavioral Changes
- How to Ask for Help
- Communication Skills
- Community Resources
- Dementia Live
- Caring for the Caregiver
To register or receive more information, contact Jane Oderberg, LMSW at Jane.Oderberg@unthealth.edu.
UNT Health Center for Older Adults Virtual Caregiver Support Group
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 12:00 PM
Open to all caregivers
No registration is needed. Simply open your Zoom browser, click the Join button, and enter 941-678-1088.
For more information, contact Jane Oderberg, LMSW at Jane.Oderberg@unthealth.edu or call 817-735-0660.
UNT Health Brain Health Study for Caregivers
The Self-Management Program for Brain Health will support participants to make lifestyle changes that will promote brain health and cognitive functioning. A combination of health coaching, targeted assessment with feedback, and education will be used to provide a personalized approach to addressing brain function and health, empowering participants to self-manage their participation. This study is for caregivers or individuals who do not have a dementia diagnosis.
Senior Source Virtual Support Groups
All In Spousal Support Group – Virtual
3rd Tuesday of every month 11:30am – 1:00pm
RSVP to the Caregiver Support Program at https://tfaforms.com/5061610
Adult Children & Non-Spouse Support Group – Virtual
3rd Tuesday of every month
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Register by emailing to CSP@theseniorsource.org or calling 469-507-2455
Alzheimer's Association Resources
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
Every 3rd Monday of the month
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Register at 800-272-3900
James L. West Events & Resources
Virtual Support Group
Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m.
To receive weekly reminders, email hglover@jameslwest.org
Saturday Online Support Group
2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to noon
To receive reminders, email hlowe@jameslwest.org
In-Person Grief Support Group
First Friday of each month
9 to 10:30 a.m.
To Join: Email hlowe@jameslwest.org
Friday In-Person Support Group
Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon
1111 Summit Ave., Fort Worth
To receive weekly reminders, email hglover@jameslwest.org
Stress-Busting For Family Caregivers
Meets online every Monday from April 20 to June 22 (except May 25)
11:30 am to 1 pm
The Stress-Busting™ program is a nine-week proven to help Alzheimer’s and dementia
care partners through their journey. The Stress Busting program teaches:
- Stress Management Techniques,
- Relaxation and Coping Strategies
- Problem Solving and Support.
Neurobics Memory & Brain Adventures: Cross Train Your Brain
May 8th
9:00-10:30 am
In-Person: 1111 Summit Avenue, Fort Worth, TX
Caregiver Stress Management
May 6th at 11am – 11:30am
Where: Online
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sESoAVQpTxyWM6ZL2YCYew#/registration
Additional North Texas Resources
Musical Memory Singers
Pantego Lions Club
3535 Marathon St.
Pantego, TX, 76013
Every Thursday
12:30 to 1 p.m.: Social Time
1 to 2 p.m.: Joyful Singing
Do's & Don'ts in Late Stage Dementia
Presented by the Area Agency on Aging
Thursday, April 16th at 1 pm
May 12th at 2pm – 3:30pm
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dos-and-donts-for-the-late-stages-of-dementia-tickets-1987648433972?aff=oddtdtcreator
White's Chapel Methodist Church Alzheimer's Support Group
3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm – 8pm
Contact Beth Benson at 817-600-7428 or Dana Pierce 817-372-1077
185 S. White Chapel Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092
White's Chapel Methodist Church Children of Aging Parents Support Group
2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm – 8:30pm
Contact Betsy Hay at 817-488-3121 or Cheryl Mart at 817-233-5442
185 S. White Chapel Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092
Aura Art Space
Services are designed to support emotional wellbeing, cognitive engagement, and creative expression through accessible, virtual art-based programming. Through guided creative sessions and supportive group experiences, participants are invited to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and engage in meaningful creative practice without pressure or performance.
Cost: varies
Contact Essence Jones at https://www.auraartspace.com/contact
Location
855 Montgomery St.
4th Floor
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Clinic hours
Monday to Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Appointments
Give us a call at 817-735-5900 to schedule an appointment, or click here to schedule online.